Patents by Inventor Sharon L. Becker

Sharon L. Becker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6450233
    Abstract: A novel curtain rod assembly for sliding glass doors or windows is provided herein, by the following novel combination of elements. The assembly includes a pair of telescoping rods surrounded by a collapsible tubular sleeve. The assembly is positioned horizontally across and spaced laterally from the sliding glass door or window frames, and expands and contracts corresponding to movement of said door or window frames. The sleeve may include corrugations wherein curtain pleats are positioned so that the pleats remain fixed and the curtains expand and contract corresponding to the rods and door or window frames.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Inventor: Sharon L. Becker
  • Patent number: 5158313
    Abstract: A wheeled walker for ambulatory patients and people requiring support while walking includes an adjustable and separable frame and an adjustbable height seat and handlebar. The frame includes a front generally inverted U-shaped section coupled to and supported by fixed front wheels. A height adjustable handlebar is slidably and lockably received in the front frame section. A centrally disposed frame member is curved and directed to the rear. The rear frame section includes a member which adjustably couples to the centrally disposed front frame member and a vertically adjustable seat. The lower portion of the rear frame section is bifurcated and receives a pair of pivotable casters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Inventor: Sharon L. Becker
  • Patent number: 4374536
    Abstract: The screen or shade for the window is of flexible material so that when in open position it can be pleated. Opposite sides of the screen have tapes sewed on near the edges and male snap fasteners are spaced from each other on the tapes. These fasteners snap into holes in plastic glides which travel along plastic tracks. Either converted by screws or integral with the tracks are angle sealing strips, one flange being on the outside and arranged to prevent air movement from the inside of the screen to the outside, or vice versa, when the screen is closed. Either attached by screws to the track and sealing strip assembly or integral therewith is a mounting rail which is attached by screws to the building or support. A slanting roof is shown having several windows equipped with independently glided screens.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 22, 1983
    Inventor: Sharon L. Becker